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May 11, 2026
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‘Hey, hey, hey!’: Macron rebukes noisy audience at UoN during Africa Forward Summit youth forum in Nairobi

‘Hey, hey, hey!’: Macron rebukes noisy audience at UoN during Africa Forward Summit youth forum in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth forum at the University of Nairobi, calling out a noisy audience for “a total lack of respect” during the Africa Forward Summit...

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French President Emmanuel Macron rebuked a noisy audience at the University of Nairobi on Monday during a youth forum, calling for quiet to allow a speaker to be heard. The incident occurred during a side event of the Africa Forward Summit.

  • Macron, frustrated by disruptions, stated, "Excuse me, everybody. Hey, hey, hey... So this is a total lack of respect."
  • Key attendees included President William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron.
  • The forum focused on discussions about technology, education reforms, innovation, and Africa’s digital future.

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